Time Zone: Union County lies in the Mountain Time Zone (MST/MDT) and observes daylight saving time.
The community of Clayton is the Seat for Union County.
Union County was founded in 1893. Union was created by taking area from Colfax, and Counties.
From the Census Estimates for 2009, <1> Union had a population of 3,817 people. This is a decrease of 8.55% since the last Census (which gave a population of 4,174 people in 2000).
At the time of the 2000 Census, Union represented 0.23% of the total population of New Mexico, making it the state's 30th most populous county (out of 33 counties).
The following table shows the recent changes in population. Other than 2000, the population counts have been estimated by the Census Bureau.
Year | Population | Change Since 2000 | Year-to-Year Change |
2010 | 4,549 | +8.98% | +19.18% since 2009 |
2009 | 3,817 | -8.55% | +2% since 2008 |
2008 | 3,742 | -10.35% | +0.65% since 2007 |
2007 | 3,718 | -10.92% | |
--- | | | 2000 | 4,174 | The Last Census |
More information can be found on the Union County Census Page for Union County. .
Below are some of the communities located in Union County (for more communities, please visit our Nearby Page for Union County):
Community | 2009 Population | 2000 Population | Change (2009vs. 2000) |
Clayton | 2,309 | 2,524 | 8.52% decrease |
Des Moines | 163 | 177 | 7.91% decrease |
Folsom | 67 | 75 | 10.67% decrease |
Grenville | 23 | 25 | 8% decrease |
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